US EditionNumber killed in Iran explosion rises to 65 after Tehran denied blast was 'linked to fuel for missiles'
- A powerful explosion struck the Shahid Rajaee container hub in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Saturday, killing 65 people and injuring over 1,200.
- The explosion took place while Iran was engaged in its third series of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. held in Oman, although no connection between the blast and the diplomatic discussions was established.
- Authorities suspect poor chemical storage in containers caused the explosion and note earlier warnings about safety risks at the port.
- Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said security protocol breaches were identified and some responsible individuals have been summoned, while the fire is now under local control.
- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered an investigation into possible negligence or intent, and authorities have not ruled out sabotage as a factor.
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On Saturday, a huge explosion rocked Iran's most modern port, Shahid Rajaee. The reason was not just the workers' laziness, although their carelessness played a role. More important was what exploded. Apparently another shipment of sodium perchlorate, a substance that means nothing to anyone. However, it is used to make the oxidizer in rocket engines, including those that power the ballistic missiles that Tehran launched twice at Israel last yea…
A fire in the port of Shahid Rajae leads to an explosion with several dead and injured. The authorities speak of human failure, speculation about rocket fuel they reject.
Several sensitive Iranian sites have been the target of incidents of still unknown origin, causing dozens of victims. Point of finger by an Iranian deputate, Israel dementing any involvement.
The committee charged with investigating the causes of the fire that occurred on 27 April at Shahid Rayai port in Iran has announced the preliminary results of its investigation: the causes of the fire are due to negligence in complying with the rules of security and passive defense. READ ALSO: Explosion in Shahid Rajai: President of Iran declares national mourning for the 40 deceased The security and judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic…
Death toll in Iran’s Bandar Abbas port blast rises to 70
The death toll from a major explosion in Iran's most important container port of Bandar Abbas rose to at least 70, with over 1,200 injured, state media said on Monday, as firefighters battled a blaze that Iranian officials said was now under control 48 hours after the start of the fire. Saturday's blast took place in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port, Iran's biggest container hub. Efforts to put out the ensuing blaze have continued since wit…
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